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Wild Game Grilling Guide
January 27, 2026 •Brad Fenson
January 28, 2026
Hey, duck hunters! Looking for an excellent semi-auto shotgun that won’t require a second mortgage to purchase? Stoeger expanded its M3500 Waterfowl Special shotgun line with a new model finished in Mossy Oak Original Bottomland camouflage.
The new version pairs the camouflage stock and fore-end with a Patriot Brown Cerakote receiver and barrel. A color-matched paracord sling is included.

Stoeger M3500 Waterfowl 12-gauge shotgun
The M3500 Waterfowl Special is a 12-gauge shotgun chambered for 3 1/2-inch shells and uses Stoeger’s inertia-driven operating system to cycle loads from 2 3/4 to 3 1/2 inches. It features a 28-inch barrel, a 4-plus-1 capacity and a red fiber-optic front sight. Extended choke tubes are included in improved cylinder, modified, XFT, close range and mid-range constrictions. Additional features include an oversized bolt handle and bolt release, a contoured loading port, a recoil-reducing butt pad and a soft cheek piece.
The shotgun also includes a drilled and tapped receiver for optic mounting and a shim kit for adjusting drop and cast. The suggested retail price is $999.
Find more information at stoegerindustries.com.